Ballroom blitz
The Sweet Feat. Brian Connolly Lyrics
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Andy? Yeah
Mick? Okay
Alright fellas, let's go!
Oh it's been getting so hard
Living with the things you do to me
My dreams are getting so strange
Oh, I see a man at the back as a matter of fact
His eyes are as red as the sun
And the girl in the corner let no one ignore her
Cause she thinks she's the passionate one
Oh yeah! It was like lightning
Everybody was fighting
And the music was soothing
And they all started grooving
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
And the man in the back said everyone attack
And it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said boy I want to warn you
It'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz
Oh reaching out for something
Touching nothing's all I ever do
Oh I softly call you over
When you appear there's nothing left of you
And the man in the back is ready to crack
As he raises his hands to the sky
And the girl in the corner is everyone's woman
She could kill you with a wink of her eye
Oh yeah! It was electric
So perfectly hectic
And the band started leaving
'Cause they all stopped breathing
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
And the man in the back said everyone attack
And it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said boy I want to warn you
It'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz
Oh yeah! It was like lightning
Everybody was fighting
And the music was soothing
And they all started grooving
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
And the man in the back said everyone attack
And it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said boy I want to warn you
It'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz
It's it's a ballroom blitz
It's it's a ballroom blitz
It's it's a ballroom blitz
Yeah, it's a ballroom blitz
The song Ballroom Blitz by The Sweet is a rock anthem that tells a story of chaos and frenzy. The opening lines introduce the band members and signal the start of a wild ride. The singer describes their struggle to live with the things their partner does to them, and their dreams becoming strange. The man in the back with red eyes and the woman in the corner who thinks she's passionate draw the singer's attention, and the tension builds. Suddenly, lightning strikes, and everybody starts fighting. The music becomes soothing, and people start grooving, only for the man in the back to shout and turn it into a ballroom blitz. The woman in the corner warns the singer, but it's too late, and chaos ensues.
The song is a tribute to a 1973 incident at Scotland's famous Ballroom, where the audience became so frenzied that they started tearing seats apart. The song is a nostalgic ode to that era's wild rock concerts, where amplified music and frenzied fans mixed to create an out-of-control environment. The lyrics are both a commentary on the surreal atmosphere of these concerts and a tribute to the power of rock and roll to create a frenzied, chaotic energy that can't be tamed. The song's catchy rhythm, energetic vocals, and guitar riffs are a perfect match for the story.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready Steve? Uh-huh
The song starts with the band members making sure everybody is ready.
Andy? Yeah
One of the band members confirms his presence.
Mick? Okay
Another band member confirms his presence.
Alright fellas, let's go!
The band is ready to start playing their music.
Oh it's been getting so hard
Living with the things you do to me
My dreams are getting so strange
I'd like to tell you everything I see
The singer is struggling to cope with the actions of a loved one, and is having strange dreams he wishes he could share with them.
Oh, I see a man at the back as a matter of fact
His eyes are as red as the sun
And the girl in the corner let no one ignore her
Cause she thinks she's the passionate one
The singer notices a man with intense eyes and a girl who wants all attention, creating tension in the room.
Oh yeah! It was like lightning
Everybody was fighting
And the music was soothing
And they all started grooving
The energy in the room was strong, with people both fighting and dancing to the music.
And the man in the back said everyone attack
And it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said boy I want to warn you
It'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz, ballroom blitz
The intense energy explodes and leads to chaos, with both the man and the girl in the corner saying it's turning into a ballroom blitz.
Oh reaching out for something
Touching nothing's all I ever do
Oh I softly call you over
When you appear there's nothing left of you
The singer longs for a connection with their loved one, but every interaction leaves the singer feeling empty.
And the man in the back is ready to crack
As he raises his hands to the sky
And the girl in the corner is everyone's woman
She could kill you with a wink of her eye
The tension in the room is palpable, with even the man in the back on the verge of breaking, and the girl in the corner having a powerful presence.
Oh yeah! It was electric
So perfectly hectic
And the band started leaving
'Cause they all stopped breathing
The intensity reaches a climax, with even the band feeling overwhelmed by the energy in the room.
It's it's a ballroom blitz
It's it's a ballroom blitz
It's it's a ballroom blitz
Yeah, it's a ballroom blitz
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the chaos of the scene.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
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